Administrative Support Specialist in Wilmington, Delaware

Location

Wilmington, Delaware

Job Type

Contractor

Company

Addison Group

Position Title: Administrative Support Specialist (Academic Affairs)

Location: Delaware

Assignment Type: Full-time (Hourly)

Compensation: $20 (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week

On-Site or Hybrid: On-site

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

An Addison Group client is looking for an Administrative Support Specialist to support academic operations within a higher education environment, with a focus on faculty support and student success initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to faculty, including exam preparation, course materials, and correspondence

• Coordinate academic events, workshops, and programming to support student achievement

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare meeting materials and minutes

• Serve as a point of contact for students, assisting with academic inquiries and directing them to resources

• Maintain course schedules, academic records, and student-related data

• Support onboarding and record-keeping for faculty, including contracts and evaluations

• Assist with document preparation, printing, and distribution of academic materials

• Track office and program expenses and maintain organized financial records

• Maintain office supplies, equipment, and student database systems

• Provide front desk support, including greeting visitors and managing communications

• Assist with high-volume printing and confidential academic materials as needed

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to learn new systems (e.g., student information or learning management systems)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, service-oriented academic environment

• Experience in higher education or supporting faculty/students is a plus

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and 401k.

• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment.

• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers.

• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home.

• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.